Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Silky, smooth Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is so simple to make and it tastes AMAZING!

Our recipes section is filled with many favorite cream cheese frosting variations, but somehow we’ve never added a chocolate version. The wait is over- we think you’re going to love this long-overdue addition of Chocolate Cream Cheese frosting! SO good.

2 sticks(1 cup) (226g) unsalted butter – Let the butter sit out for approximately 10 minutes. It should feel cool to the touch

2( 8oz.) packages cream cheese (total weight 452g)Softened slightly, I used full fat cream cheese. Using reduced fat or the spreadable cream cheese will cause the frosting to be too soft. If using a hand mixer you may need to soften slightly. If using a kitchen aid or strong mixer, do not soften the cream cheese, just cut into pieces when adding to bowl.

2 teaspoons(8g) vanilla extract

6 to6 1/2 cups (690g to 747g) powdered sugar

1/4 cup (20g) cocoa lightly spoon into cup and level

Instructions:

Cut the butter into slices and add to the bowl of your mixer. Beat on low to medium speed until the butter is softened and smooth.

Add cocoa and mix until blended.

Cut the cream cheese into pieces and add to the butter, beating at low to medium speed until incorporated.